Feb 11, 2009

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, February 11, 2009

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Stimulus more psychology than theory

by Marketplace Staff

Feb 11, 2009

The Senate finally approved a new version of the stimulus package, but debate continues about whether it's even a good idea. Commentator Will Wilkinson says the deal may only be useful for psychological effect, if at all.

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Knack for saving may be in the genes

by Janet Babin

Feb 11, 2009

A new study out today links our genetic make-up to the amount of risk we're willing to take with our savings. Those more prone to risk-taking ventures: study participants whose ancestors moved around. Janet Babin reports.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Overseas markets catch U.S. cold

by Jeremy Hobson

Feb 11, 2009

Markets in Asia and Europe are trading lower this morning on a U.S. "sneeze." Jeremy Hobson explores the Geithner effect on overseas markets and why some of the markets are relying on U.S. success.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Things are looking up for hedge funds

by Stephen Beard

Feb 11, 2009

Hedge funds had a rough ride in 2008, but things could be turning around. The hedge fund industry has made a profit for two months in a row now. Stephen Beard reports why this is a good sign for the global economy.

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Google energy app can generate profits

by Sam Eaton

Feb 11, 2009

Google is developing a free Web service to help you track your home energy use in real time. Aside from helping consumers save on their electricity bill, Google could use the information to make money. Sam Eaton explains how.

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Peanut shutdown a shell shock for town

by Dan Grech

Feb 11, 2009

The town of Blakely, Ga. once thrived as a mecca for the peanut industry. But with the closing of the local peanut processing plant due to a salmonella outbreak comes a questionable future. Dan Grech reports.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

U.S. bank execs account for spending

by Jeremy Hobson

Feb 11, 2009

Bank leaders will testify today in front of the House Financial Services Committee on their use of bailout funds. The industry is being criticized for hoarding taxpayer money instead of increasing lending. Jeremy Hobson reports.

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There's more to jobs than cash, right?

by Marketplace Staff

Feb 11, 2009

As bank executives account for lavish bonus packages in tough times, we wondered if money is all that drives the American worker nowadays. Bill Radke poses the question to LA Times columnist David Lazarus.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

House puts heat on bank CEOs

by Marketplace Staff

Feb 11, 2009

The House Financial Services Committee will grill eight bank CEOs today on the cash infusion they received last fall. Steve Chiotakis talks to Representative Jeb Hensarling, who sits on the committee, and finds out what he'll be asking.

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Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, February 11, 2009

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